Chalmers tackles tight corners as global shocks rattle Australia
Australia’s latest National Accounts reveal a sluggish growth of 0.2% in the June quarter, underscoring the ongoing challenges facing the economy. Treasurer Jim Chalmers...
High interest rates, unemployment cast shadow over small businesses
Small businesses in Victoria and other parts of Australia are facing growing challenges as rising interest rates and increasing unemployment paint a gloomy economic...
Why is Sydney’s gender ratio almost equal compared to other cities?
Australia’s demographic landscape is filled with interesting contrasts—one of the most intriguing being the nearly equal gender ratio in Sydney. What makes Sydney stand...
Long hours, slim margins: Self-employed struggle amid job growth
Australia's job market is showing a mix of positive and challenging trends, according to the latest data for the June 2024 quarter. While sectors...
College closures are now inevitable: ITECA chief
The Australian Government's recent announcement of proposed caps on international skills training students for 2025 has raised concerns within the international education sector. According...
A game of inflation: Electricity falls, rents rise & groceries stay pricey
Australia’s inflation picture is shifting, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7%...
Migration numbers drop, but inflation fight continues: Chalmers
Jim Chalmers, Australia's Treasurer, has addressed the country's changing migration landscape, tying it to the broader economic challenges of inflation and consumer spending. In...
AFP on the brink: Officer exodus looms
Australia’s Federal Police force is teetering on the edge of a staffing crisis, with a shortage of officers becoming more severe each day. Reports...
Public input sought on Australia’s evolving language data
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is inviting the public to weigh in on proposed updates to the Australian Standard Classification of Language (ASCL)....
Women apprentices in trades soar by 80%
New data reveals a major shift in Australia's workforce, with nearly 80% more women now entering apprenticeships in traditionally male-dominated trades. Figures from the...